The Indian government has taken a decision to leapfrog to Euro VI emission norms from the current Bharat Stage III norms for all petrol and diesel vehicles. The transition will be completed before April 1, 2020 and the oil PSUs will invest Rs 28,750 crore for the same.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that Euro VI compliant fuel will made available in metros much earlier than the deadline set by the government. He said that Delhi will be given topmost priority in the rollout plan. He said that taking this step will help curb pollution...